Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 33 | 26 | 31 | 122 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 32 | 23 | 40 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Kings 122-120. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Whispers of a Kings locker-room rift aren't helping. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.